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Get TEFL Certified. Teach English Abroad. Experience the World.

What Is TEFL?

"TEFL" is the acronym for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, or simply, English language instructor for non-native speakers. Read "What is TEFL & TEFL Certification?" to learn more about how you can get a great job teaching English abroad - even without prior teaching experience!

The Field of TEFL represents one of the fastest growing education fields in the world. The field presents thousands of excellent professional opportunities for teaching English abroad in all corners of the globe to native and fluent English speakers who earn their TEFL certification. Read More>>

Why International TEFL Academy?

International TEFL Academy offers the gold standard in TEFL certification for teaching English abroad. We are proud to offer you the finest internationally accredited TEFL-classes both online and in-person, in 25 locations across the globe. We certify 5,000 people per year and have graduates teaching in over 80 countries. All of our TEFL courses (including our 170-hour online TEFL class) meet or exceed international standards including:

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"I chose to get TEFL certified because I wanted a recognizable credential. ITA simply offered the best support that I could find."

- Tommy Joiner, South Korea

"I read SO many positive reviews about ITAand quickly understood why. I even wentto a presentation that they had in Chicagowhich got me talking to lots of advisors about their experiences teaching in South Korea."

- Michele Lee, South Korea

"Moving Abroad to teach English has easilybeen the best decision I've ever made.I will never be the same and I couldn'tbe happier about that."

- Morgan Garza, Spain

"I knew a TEFL certificate would put mein a better position for employment. Ichose ITA because they had the best alumniassistance, and my advisor Jeff Penickwas very helpful."

- Jessica Stanton, Colombia

"Heather was a tremendous teacher withgreat energy and engagement and wasa great, great resource."

- Doc Sull, Nicaragua

"The course was great. I felt like I learnedyears worth of material. The instructorbrought an immense amount of knowledgeand experience to the class, and it showed."

- Adam Lucente, Tunisia

"If I had to choose another thing to treasurewhile traveling besides my passport, it would bemy TEFL certification. Because I invested thetime and money to get TEFL certified, I havethe ability to live in a new location every yearor six months if I wanted to. It's just phenomenal.Where to next?!"

- Allen Tunstall, Spain

"I wanted a job where I felt like I wasmaking a difference while also having theopportunity to travel extensively abroad.Teaching English abroad seemed to bethe perfect fit!"